Evangelist Slain After Leading Muslims to Christ in Uganda
In a tragic act of religious violence, an evangelist in eastern Uganda was brutally murdered after boldly sharing the gospel with Muslim audiences and witnessing several conversions to Christianity. The attack has sent shockwaves through the Christian community, prompting both mourning and renewed calls for protection of religious freedom in the region. A Bold Witness…
Plateau State: Over 50 Christians Killed in Nigeria
On April 14, Fulani herdsmen launched a deadly dawn attack on Zikke village in Kwall District, Bassa County, Plateau State, Nigeria, killing at least 51 people. The predominantly Christian community is the latest to suffer in a series of violent assaults that have claimed over 60 Christian lives earlier this month. Area resident Blessing Yakubu…
Judge in Pakistan Hands Death Sentence to Christian Killer
On March 27, 2025, a judge in Pakistan handed down the country’s maximum punishment for murder to Muhammad Zubair, a Muslim man convicted of killing 20-year-old Christian student Farhan Ul Qamar. The ruling, delivered by Additional Sessions Judge Saima Riyasat in Pasrur, Sialkot District, included a death sentence and a fine of 500,000 Pakistani Rupees…
Sudan Jails 19 Christians on Baseless Allegations
Sudan jails 19 Christians in Madani amid escalating religious persecution. Seven were arrested on January 21 by Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) while traveling from Barakat to Madani, accused of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These arrests, occurring between January and February, highlight growing concerns over the targeting of Christians. With no evidence linking…
Pakistani Court Annuls Christian Girl’s Forced Marriage
A Pakistani court annulled the forced conversion and marriage of 18-year-old Christian Shahida Bibi, who was coerced into marrying her stepfather’s brother. Minority women and girls, particularly Christians, in Pakistan often face forced conversions and marriages. Human rights organizations like ADF International are working to protect them and end these abuses. This ruling is a…
Congo Christian Church Massacre by ADF Not an Isolated Incident
The Congo Christian church massacre in North Kivu shocked the world, as at least eighty Christians were found beheaded in a Protestant church. The victims, kidnapped by the Islamist militant group ADF, endured unimaginable brutality before their execution. The attack, part of a broader pattern of religious persecution, forced many churches and schools to close.…
Challenges and Responses to Christian Persecution in Indonesia
Christian communities in Indonesia continue to face significant challenges, particularly in regions where religious intolerance is growing. While Indonesia is constitutionally committed to religious freedom, reports of opposition to church establishments and religious activities have raised concerns among human rights organizations and interfaith leaders. A recent case in South Sulawesi illustrates the increasing difficulties faced…
Persecuted Christians in Somalia: A Growing Crisis
The plight of persecuted Christians in Somalia continues to escalate, with underground believers facing increasing threats, violence, and social ostracization. A recent case highlights the dangers encountered by Christians in the East African nation, where strict adherence to Islamic law leaves no room for religious diversity. The plight of persecuted Christians in Somalia was brought…
